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This compilation of synonyms and subsidiary features may not be comprehensive. Features are organized into four major categories: Cones, Craters, Domes, and Thermal Features. Synonyms of features appear indented below the primary name. In some cases additional feature type, elevation, or location details are provided.

Synonyms

Chugul

Basic Data

Volcano Number

Last Known Eruption

Elevation

LatitudeLongitude

311030

Unknown - Evidence Credible

1160 m / 3805 ft

52.015°N
178.136°E

Volcano Types

Stratovolcano
Caldera
Fissure vent

Rock Types

MajorAndesite / Basaltic Andesite
Basalt / Picro-Basalt

Tectonic Setting

Subduction zoneIntermediate crust (15-25 km)

Population

Within 5 kmWithin 10 kmWithin 30 kmWithin 100 km

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Geological Summary

The 6 x 7 km island of Segula east of Kiska volcano consists of a conical stratovolcano cut by a prominent NNW-SSE-trending fissure that extends to sea level at both ends of the island. The northern end of the fissure is flooded by the sea to produce a long, narrow cove. Segula was constructed above a 100-m-deep submarine platform that extends eastward to Khvostof and Davidof islands. A submarine debris-avalanche deposit extends up to 18 km offshore to the north. The summit contains a small, poorly defined caldera that is partly overtopped on the south by a cinder cone that forms the high point of the island and on the north by extensive lava flows that reach the NE coast along a broad front. Another lava field on the SE coast originated from a cinder cone at 300 m elevation on the SE flank. No historical eruptions are known, but Nelson (1959) considered fresh lava flows on the N flank to possibly be only a few hundred years old.

References

The following references have all been used during the compilation of data for this volcano, it is not a comprehensive bibliography.

Deformation History

There is no Deformation History data available for Segula.

Emission History

There is no Emissions History data available for Segula.

Photo Gallery

A prominent N-S-trending fissure that extends to sea level at both ends cuts across Segula volcano, located near the western end of the Aleutian arc. The irregular topography on the north side of the island is formed by an extensive lava field that was erupted from the summit crater and blankets the NE flank of the volcano to the coast. A smaller lava field at the lower right originated from a cinder cone on the lower SE flank. A cinder cone constructed along the south rim of a small caldera forms the 1153 m high point of the island.

Photo by U.S. Air Force (published in U.S. Geological Survey Bulletin 1028-K).

The view WNW from the western side of Little Sitkin Island includes the broad snow-free island of Davidof, part of the rim of a largely submerged caldera, across the right center. The snow-capped peak behind Davidof is historically active Segula volcano. In the background at far left is the snow-capped Kiska volcano.

Photo by Steve Ebbert, 2000 (U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service).

The 6 x 7 km island of Segula is seen offshore from the SW. The conical stratovolcano cut by a prominent NNW-SSE-trending fissure that extends to sea level at both ends of the island. The summit of Segula contains a small, poorly defined caldera that is partly overtopped on the south by a cinder cone that forms the 1153 m high point of the island. No historical eruptions are known from Segula, but fresh-looking lava flows are found on the north flank.

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